Easiest Black Pepper Chicken Recipe

Name: Easiest Black Pepper Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken drumsticks (remove the fat completely) or 6 chicken breasts (remove the fat completely); 6 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt; 1 big onion (coarse paste); 5 garlic cloves (coarse paste); 2 cloves; 2 green cardamoms; 1/4 inch cinnamon stick; 2 -3 bay leaves; 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper (prefer freshly ground); salt; 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil or 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

6 chicken drumsticks (remove the fat completely) or 6 chicken breasts (remove the fat completely)
6 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
1 big onion (coarse paste)
5 garlic cloves (coarse paste)
2 cloves
2 green cardamoms
1/4 inch cinnamon stick
2 -3 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper (prefer freshly ground)
salt
1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil or 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

1
Take a big bowl and put the yogurt.
2
Add coarse pastes of onion and garlic.
3
Add the deskinned chicken.
4
(Drumsticks or breast pieces) Put the cling foil and leave to marinate overnight in the fridge.
5
Heat oil in the skillet and allow the same to become medium hot. Dont allow it to start smoking.
6
Add cloves, green cardamoms, cinnamon and bay leaves.
7
Wait for 3-4 seconds as you see these ingredients crackling and giving out the aroma.
8
Empty the bowl with all its ingredients in the oil.
9
Saute on high flame for 3-4 minutes.
10
Add 1/2 cup of water and salt. Close the lid, lower the fire and allow to cook for 15 minutes till chicken is tender.
11
Open the lid and finally add the freshly ground black pepper powder and cover for 2 minutes on medium fire.
12
When done garnish with tomatoes, fresh coriander or parsley.
13
Serve warm with pita bread, tortillas,Indian bread or rice.

523

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 chicken drumsticks (remove the fat completely) or 6 chicken breasts (remove the fat completely), 6 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt, 1 big onion (coarse paste), 5 garlic cloves (coarse paste), and more.

Yes, Easiest Black Pepper Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easiest Black Pepper Chicken

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